General Laborer I

Radius Recycling•Redding, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer I works as part of the production team to meet operational goals safely and efficiently. The role handles vehicles to produce core and scrap products, make parts available to customers, and meet environmental requirements. The employee is expected to follow company policies and procedures and maintain a diligent, cooperative, and professional demeanor. The position is based in an outdoor auto salvage yard, with exposure to changing weather, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. A variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and peak sale days is required. Safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) must be followed. The employer offers medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off beginning with the first paycheck. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New U.S. non-union hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications regarding materials such as waste oil, gasoline, and flammable materials.
Ability to work required hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to work outdoors for a full shift in conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the work shift.
Manual dexterity to handle tools, operate equipment, and perform facility-cleanliness tasks such as mopping and sweeping.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient vision to safely perform the job functions.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in automotive repair, vehicle dismantling, or operating tools and machinery.
Familiarity with automotive parts and/or working with retail customers.

Responsibilities

Work safely and promote the company’s safety culture; follow safety requirements and collaborate with a safety buddy.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment correctly whenever required.
Follow and model company policies and procedures.
Remove Freon, power steering fluid, power brake fluid, batteries, excess garbage, and other materials according to prescribed procedures.
Extract gasoline, coolant, waste oil, transfer case oil, catalytic converters, and other fluids and components according to prescribed procedures.
Position vehicles on wheel stands so customers can safely access sellable parts; remove vehicles when work is complete and restore the surrounding area for the next vehicle set.
Loosen motor and transmission mounts and remove remaining tires and selected core items according to prescribed procedures.
Remove heater cores, copper wire, and other designated materials according to prescribed procedures.
Maintain the crush pad to minimize equipment downtime, harvest cores, and ensure environmental compliance.
Dismantle engines and transmissions, remove selected small cores, harvest wire, sort commodity materials, and perform related duties according to prescribed procedures.
Operate the tire machine to separate rubber tires from wheels, remove weights and valve stems, sort tires by category, and prepare rims for shipment.
Collect and harvest dismantled core materials, remove debris, and identify and address safety hazards in the customer area.
Assist customers courteously and professionally as needed.
Prepare Gaylord boxes and pallets for shipment and complete regulatory and tracking logs.
Maintain and replace stormwater control devices and assist with inspection and upkeep of mechanical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or in accordance with prescribed procedures.